...Been Doing this for 89 Years ?, WOW!

89 Years and growing...

Kansas City Plaza Lights

by Emme Moorehouse

Kansas City celebrated 89 years of the annual Plaza Lighting. To a few, it may seem like a minuscule event, but to many Kansas City natives it is a tradition. A celebration of why Kansas City stands strong with their culture. The arts, the atmosphere, and the individuals that all encompass this long lasting tradition. This event started with just a single strand of lights outside of a small business, and has now gravitated 15 blocks throughout the heart of Kansas City. At the strike of 6:54 PM on Thanksgiving night a switch is pulled and the waves of tiny sparks ignite the city walls. The whistles, yelps, and claps make it all worth it. A festivity of the season and an everlasting feeling of joy. Then, the sound of fireworks blast the night skies and the whole area is awaken for just a few minutes of pure bliss. The sound of Christmas music blares through speakers, and dancers, children, parents, and animals stand in awe. This is what the spirit of the season is all about and Kansas City always delivers. Each year gets better and better. This year it was broadcasted on 41 Action News. They had singers, dancers, and hot cocoa gracing the streets of the plaza. A large stage with a wreath overlooking the eyes of those attending this major ceremony. A Voice star named Casi Joy performed new songs from her Christmas album and her presence was a graceful addition to this bash of wonder. Everything went smoothly and everyone seemed so overjoyed adding to the staggering presence Kansas City illuminates. Everything went smoothly and everyone seemed so overjoyed adding to the stagger-

ing presence Kansas City illuminates. This lights shine daily from 5 P. M. to 3 A.M until January 13th. I recommend to see them once during the holiday season, it may awaken warmth during the cold winter nights that lie ahead.

Photo courtesy of Writer, Emma Moorehouse